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cleveland maternity silohuette high keyPregnancy is a special time of your life for many women.  You are at your most natural, feminine and beautiful self. During your pregnancy, your hair is rich and thicker, your breasts are fuller, your skin is glowing and your body has more curves. For many expecting mothers, there’s no better way to remember their pregnancy and capture their journey to motherhood than a professional maternity photo shoot. Here are a 4 tips to help you look and feel your during your maternity photo shoot.

cleveland akron maternity photographer

PHOTOGRAPHER

Finding the right photographer  for you is the most important part of looking beautiful in your photos. Find a professional photographer with strong technical skills and experience in pregnancy so they will know how to light, pose and photograph you in angles that flatter your face, body and that growing bump.

Mommy and Me Maternity Image Cleveland Maternity

WHEN TO COME IN FOR THE SHOOT

For mamas expecting one baby, a good time to do your maternity photos when you are 28 – 36 weeks along. Your belly is full but you are still comfortable to pose. For  mamas expecting multiples, come in earlier around 26 – 32 weeks as you will be feeling larger and more tired faster and babies tend to arrive much earlier.

PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP AND HAIR

Professional makeup and hair is highly recommended. Neutral looking fake lashes can really flatter your eyes. Not only will this make your photographer’s work easier, but you will feel beautiful and confident during your session. If it’s not in the budget, that’s ok your going-out makeup and hair is fine too. A little mascara and lipstick go along way.

WHAT TO WEAR

Finally the most asked question is what should i wear.  I always suggest you wear whatever you feel comfortable and pretty in. I have had clients choose to document this time of their life in several different ways.  The momma below choose to wear her husbands bathrobe because it was comfortable during her pregnancy but also brought in a beautiful negligee from their honeymoon.  Both are beautiful looks.

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I provide this list to my clients:

  • Neutral strapless bra and seamless underwear
  • Black bra and panty set (for those black background belly shots)
  • White/ivory bra and panty set (for those white background belly shots)
  • Lingerie sets
  • Tube top or belly band
  • Regular jeans (not maternity ones) and camisole top
  • Buttoned shirt or blouse
  • Long, flowy or form-fitting dress (e.g. tube dress or a summer maxi dress)
  • Button ups sweater or cardigans
  • Men’s button ups top (for significant other/husband)
  • Coordinating outfits (for significant other/husband and/or children)
  • Any favorite scarves, accessories, jewelries, etc.
  • Any sentimental items (e.g. baby ultrasound image)

As a Certified Professional Photographer Kristen is trained to make you look and feel your best during this short special time in your like.  If you would like to see more of our Maternity work you can find it here.  Looking forward to capturing your journey to motherhood with you.

 

Pregnancy photo mom with little girl and a ballooncleveland akron maternity studio photographyMaternity High key image, blue shirt white background

Beauty and Lifestyle Parent's Choice AwardWe are super excited to have been chosen as a Beauty & Lifestyle Parent’s Choice Award winner.  We strive to give our clients the best experience while capturing those sweet moments in their lives.

Fall Family Sessions are now booking.  Dates are limited and spots are filling up quickly.  To book your session email me or follow the link below to choose your own times.

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http://sweetstudiosphotography.bigcartel.com/product/fall-family-session

 

 

I love when brothers come in for sessions but i love it even more when there is at least one child that really doesn’t want to be there.  It makes my job more of a challenge and a game to see if i can change his mind.  I always tell parents not to stress out on the sidelines and coach the kids.  I will do my very best to get those natural smiles from them.  These brothers were fun.  They came in with all their cousins so the boys were more than thrilled to perform in front of the others but we got it and mom was happy.  _DSC6362-Edit_DSC6374_DSC6402_DSC6413_DSC6433_DSC6456

Annalise came back to the Studio this week for her 7 month session.  I love seeing the transformation from the newborn stage to the 6-7 month stage.  It’s always a fun surprise to see the expression in their eyes.  And what color they are now that they are awake.  Annalise had the biggest blue eyes and the best little smiles.  She also brought her cute brother in with her for some shots of them together. I can’t wait to see her at one year. 

 

 

Sweet Tucker came in this week.  9 days old and as sweet as can be.

Miss Lola came into the studio this week for her newborn session but was not my typical newborn.  Lola is 6 weeks old and sweet as can be.  I was so in love with her lips and amazing hair.  Her mom and dad are loving her to pieces since she is the only girl with three older brothers.  At the end of the session dad pulled out a cute pair of baby Jordan’s and asked if we could use them.

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